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Italian 25 min Easy
Pasta Pomodoro
Silky tomato-basil sauce clinging to a bowl of pasta.
Origin & Story
Pomodoro sauce is the soul of southern Italian cooking, a slow-simmered blend of tomatoes, garlic and basil that turns four cheap ingredients into something greater than the sum of its parts.
Main Spices & Their Role
Black pepper
Simple seasoning that lets the tomato shine.
Chilli flakes
An optional pinch for background warmth.
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- Fresh basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Method
- 01
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- 02
Soften garlic in olive oil, then add the tomatoes.
- 03
Simmer 15 minutes until thick, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 04
Tear in basil and toss with the drained pasta.
- 05
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegan — skip the parmesan and finish with olive oil instead.